Looking for macro photography flowers tips? Do you like to take close up pictures? Take a look at this discussion and this helpful article by Tony Sweet: Fine Art Flower Photography: Creative Techniques. Or consider taking Kerry Drager's Details and Close-ups online photography course.
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A Narrow Depth of Field ... At f/22?
Peter or others: I think I know this answer but want to double-check. Why is it that f/22 - which normally gives a large DOF - results in a blurred background when used on macro for smaller object... |
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What Type of Macro Lens?
Hello, I need some advice. I want to buy both a ultra zoom lens (70-300) and a macro lens (100). But as I scan through mags and check Web sites I find that some ultra zooms have a macro feature. So... |
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Digital Depth of Field Problem
I recently purchased a Canon G5. I love the camera but have a question concerning depth of field. With film, when shooting at a wide open setting like F1.8, the focused area is sharp but blurred b... |
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Photographing Reflections in Water Drops
Can anyone tell me how to shoot water drops to capture the image reflected in the water? Thanks!... |
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Macro Lens for the Canon 300D
Until recently I used a 35mm Yashica Dental Eye for clinical and nature photography. Now my job requires more medical clinical macro work, so I am making the transition to digital with the Canon 30... |
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The Lowdown on Macros, Tubes, and Close-up Lenses
Could someone give me a quick rundown on the difference between macro lenses, extension tubes and close-up lenses, and the different applications for each? I'm interested in macro photography ... |
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Blurry Close-Ups
I have a new Nikon Coolpix 5700 and love it so far except that sometimes when I take still close-ups, my photos come out blurry for no reason. Any ideas why?... |
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How to Take a Picture for eBay
Is there a trick for taking pictures for eBay? I am trying to take some shots of cloisonne. They are difficult as it is but when you upload to eBay, lot of photos distort a little or are fuzzy. ... |
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Blurry Results From Close Up Filters
I bought close up filters for my camera and have been trying to photograph pictures of flowers and they are not coming out good. Can anyone give me any pointers on using them because I am not sure... |
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Can I Shoot Small Flowers or Insects with My 35-70
Hi,I have a cosina C1s manual SLR camera with 35-70 mm zoom lens on which it is written MACRO 1:3.5-4.8. What does this mean? Isn't it indication of macro capabilities in the lens? Can I shoot ... |
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What Should I Stick on My Bellows?
Stimulated by the close-up capabilities of my Oly 3000 digital, I rummaged around in my Fred Filmstone shoebox and dug up a rather dusty Minolta Bellows. Lord knows why I bought it (circa 1980) but... |
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Reflected Flowers, Bees, Etc. in Raindrops
I saw a photo of a rain drop and in it was the reflection of flowers and bees it was fantastic. What kind of camara would I need for that? ... |
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Best Aperture and Shutter for Macro Work
I have noticed that movement is more pronounced (or at least I notice it more) when I shoot in macro mode... I would normally shoot with a smaller f-stop to blur the background, but could I use a f... |
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Do You Need a Special Macro Lens for Macro Work?
I am new to macro photography. I am wanting to buy a lens that I can photograph flowers and insects very close up. Does a lens have to be specified as "macro" for this type of work, or is a 200mm... |
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Macro Photography and Mirror Lock-up
I am planning to buy the Nikon N80 for macrophotography. Since it does not have mirror lock-up, I am worried about the quality of pictures. Please comment if my worry is justified, and whether I sh... |
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Flash and Macro with Sony DSC-P1 Digital Camera
In low light would it be best to turn off the flash to capture the photo or leave on? Needless to say, I am very new to this. Also, what would you use the macro settings for? I saw a beautiful shot... |
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